Part I: Molecular Biophysics
The physics of biological molecules: intermolecular forces, statistical mechanics of biomolecules, polymer physics, and protein folding.
Molecular Forces & Interactions
Van der Waals, hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic effect
Statistical Mechanics of Biomolecules
Boltzmann, free energy landscapes, two-state models
Polymer Physics & DNA
Freely jointed chain, worm-like chain, persistence length
Protein Folding & Misfolding
Levinthal paradox, folding funnel, Zimm-Bragg model